Process Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advance Material)

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Benefits begin on DAY 1

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Composites Canada Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in Reading, PA to drive improvements across production performance, safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will troubleshoot, lead process improvement projects, and collaborate with global R&D teams to enhance methods, tooling, and materials usage. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2–4 years in process engineering or polymer processing, with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 2-4 years of industry experience in process engineering or polymer processing (stock shapes and advanced materials preferred).
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) strongly preferred.
• Experience with Statistics, DOE, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across functions (Safety, Maintenance, Quality, Production, Business).

Responsibilities

• Partner with production teams to improve processes, methods, and operating conditions.
• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support to resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Review production performance (safety, quality, scrap, rework) and implement corrective actions.
• Lead projects to design, justify, and implement new equipment and capital expenditures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield, reduce cycle time, and optimize costs.
• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Audit tooling processes, inventory, and quality; ensure compliance with procedures.
• Obtain quotes, write Capital Expense Requests (CERs), and oversee installation of equipment/tooling.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams on process improvements and product development efforts.
• Act as a leader on the production floor, modeling company culture and safety standards.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Composites Canada Inc.

Job Description

Process Engineer

Location: Reading, PA

Are you ready to make a direct impact on production performance, safety, and innovation? We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our team and drive improvements across manufacturing operations. This role is a critical technical resource - supporting production teams in advancing safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, while also contributing to profitability.

You’ll provide hands-on troubleshooting, lead process improvement projects, and collaborate with global R&D teams to enhance manufacturing methods, tooling, and raw material usage. If you’re motivated by solving problems, optimizing processes, and implementing new technologies, this role is for you.

• Partner with production teams to improve processes, methods, and operating conditions.
• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support to resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Review production performance (safety, quality, scrap, rework) and implement corrective actions.
• Lead projects to design, justify, and implement new equipment and capital expenditures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield, reduce cycle time, and optimize costs.
• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Audit tooling processes, inventory, and quality; ensure compliance with procedures.
• Obtain quotes, write Capital Expense Requests (CERs), and oversee installation of equipment/tooling.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams on process improvements and product development efforts.
• Act as a leader on the production floor, modeling company culture and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Experience: Background in process engineering or polymer processing (stock shapes and advanced materials experience preferred).

• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) strongly preferred.
• Experience with Statistics, DOE, and process optimization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently and multitask.
• 2-4 years of industry experience in process engineering or polymer processing Preferred - preferably in stock shapes and advanced materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across functions (Safety, Maintenance, Quality, Production, Business).

Why Join Us?

• Be a key contributor in improving safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead technical projects with visibility across production and R&D teams.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to innovate and grow.
• Help shape the future of advanced materials manufacturing.
• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Pay Transparency

• The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $94,500. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.